Christian Inspiration

The founders of the Parents for Education Foundation, Inc., or PAREF, were inspired by the teachings of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Faithful to the teaching office of the Catholic Church, the founder of Opus Dei taught that all men are called to sanctity, a combination of human excellence and supernatural greatness. Thus, the ultimate goal of educators in Westbridge is that the students live according to the Christian ideal.
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Parents and Teachers: Educating Themselves First Saint Josemaría also provided the foundation of the educational philosophy of PAREF: parents first, teachers second, students last. Children learn and develop most where the parents and teachers together strive to form themselves to become effective educators and inspiring examples of love of learning and virtue. Thus, another essential feature of PAREF schools is the close, friendly collaboration between home and school, between parents and teachers.

Message From The Jaro Archbishop

I have always been blessed with institutions in my diocese that promote Value Formation, especially among the youth. Every year, I make it a point to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the students of Westbridge. Recently, I again met many of the Confirmants who are from the Grade 6 Graduating class and First Year High School. Indeed, I find many allie in the Soldier’s of Christ in Westbridge.

One could see the great effort of the school to inculcate not only demanding Academics, but especially, virtues in their Students. I also know that Parents and Teachers have benefitted from the Parent and Teacher formation offered in the school. There is an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork among Parents and Teachers in molding the Christian Gentlemen. I see these efforts as complementary in the leadership training of students and in the school’s drive for academic excellence.

At the bottom of all these aces is one card that integrates everything else: the spirit and ideals inspired by the Founder of Opus Dei, St. Josemaria Escriva.

It is the teachings of St. Josemaria that gives clarity to the whys and hows in Westbridge. He inspired PAREF with the formation of “Parnts First, Teachers Second, and ultimately the students.”

Dear Graduationg students: You are the product of the efforts of your parents and teachers to form you into Mature, Responsible and Competent Citizens of Society. May you always remember their example and exhortation to bring the spirit of Christ in all your undertakings, especially as you continue your studies in High School or in the University. Never forget that you owe your Alma Mater the commitment to continue the struggle in studies and in virtue.

The Virtues Of A Westbridge Gentleman

The Virtues of the Westbridge Gentlemen (VWG) envision excellent and happy human beings which every member of the Westbridge family strives to become. The twelve virtues that comprise the list are taken from natural philosophy (cardinal virtues), Old Testament revelation (10 commandments) and revelation from the New Testament (8 Beatitudes).

The cardinal virtues first formulated by Plato refer to the perfections of all the main faculties of the human being and to the perfecting elements of all virtues. The 10 commandments form the basic structure of human morality and therefore of all moral virtues. “They teach us the true humanity of man. They bring to light the essential duties, and therefore, the fundamental rights inherent in the nature of the human person” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2070). The beatitudes offer a description of the fundamental qualities of personal excellence, for they “depict the countenance of Jesus Christ and portray his charity” (CCC 1717). They “contain in embryo, the whole program of Christian perfection” (Navarre Bible, Commentary on Matthew 5,2).
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June: Study | July: Order | August: Truthfulness | September: Charity | October: Generosity | November: Obedience | December: Love for God | January: Fortitude | February: Self-discipline | March: Cheerfulness | April: Loyalty | May: Responsibility